Before you make any plans to have a child or to have more children, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Get yourself and your partner thinking on the following questions and discuss them openly. These questions are examples only and you should further discuss issues that you think may be important. If everything is agreeable and there are no obstacles, having the child will be a happy and momentous occasion.
Sample questions to discuss together:
• Why do we want a baby/ more children?
• Are we ready financially
• Are we able to provide a comfortable home for the child?
• Who will look after the baby after it is born?
• Will one partner quit his/her job to stay home to look after the new baby?
• Are you willing to sacrifice your time (less time for yourself) to bring up the child?
• Are you ready for the extra burden (more responsibilities) of taking care of another person?
Well, the truth is becoming a parent can seem the job from hell for some people. It is therefore important to share the responsibilities with your spouse or partner. Once you have cleared away all the doubts and crossed all the hurdles, your reward will be a beautiful new baby. It is a goal both you and your partner work hard on to make a reality.
The mother has nurtured the baby for nine months inside her womb and has gone through an unimaginable labor. The baby has to be worth all the hard work, preparations and worries and therefore deserves loving parents. The last thing you would want is to have a baby without any forethoughts or preparations. With the proper planning, the end results are happy parents and family and that happiness should stay forever as you raise your children.
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Having a new born baby is really a big change in my life. I have found that I don’t have my own time at night, and on weekends. It really takes some times to getting used to the significant change in lifestyle.
Now my son is already 16 months. And I’ve discussed with my wife to have another one as soon as possible because I don’t want to “reset” my lifestyle again when my first son is easier to take care.